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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Bessie Black Bull and her son wait for two days to ensure that no one follows them en route to their rendezvous with her husband?
(a) The foot of Granite Peak.
(b) The foot of Bald Mountain.
(c) The foot of Horse Mountain.
(d) The foot of Grizzly Mountain.

2. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?
(a) A song to the sunset.
(b) A song for rain.
(c) A song to the sun rising.
(d) A song for clean souls.

3. What is Bessie's response to the situation her man has gotten into?
(a) She collects her son and departs - George acted foolishly, in anger.
(b) She understands an unspoken truth - George acted justly, according to his conscience.
(c) She chastises her husband - he has gotten his family into deep trouble.
(d) She questions George - what has he done to be chased by the white man.

4. How is George Black Bull killed?
(a) He drowns.
(b) Shot by the sheriff.
(c) In an avalanche.
(d) Strangled by Blue Elk.

5. The circle the stars make is juxtaposed to the squareness of what?
(a) The white man's cross.
(b) The white man's books.
(c) The white man's fields.
(d) The white man's houses and streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do George and Bessie Black Bull opt for when the white man's method of support fails?

2. George and Bessie Black Bull are compelled to work where for the white man?

3. Who has George Black Bull killed?

4. When the first frost arrives, Bessie examines the pine nuts, acorns, and fish they have and decides what?

5. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?

(see the answer key)

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